Formosan Atlas Moth
Common NameFormosan Atlas Moth
Scientific NameAntheraea formosana
FamilySaturniidae
SubfamilySaturniinae
Wingspan (mm)135
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, black
HabitatMountainous forests, subtropical forests
Geographic RangeTaiwan
Host PlantsLiquidambar formosana, Cinnamomum camphora, Quercus spp.
Flight PeriodMarch to November
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are large, often green and spiny, feeding on specific host plants. They pupate in a silken cocoon before emerging as adults, which do not feed.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size, overall reddish-brown coloration, and the prominent, circular, orange-ringed eyespots on both forewings and hindwings. The slightly falcate forewing apex and wavy wing patterns are also characteristic.
Description
A large, robust moth with rich reddish-brown wings, each featuring a prominent circular eyespot with an orange-yellow ring and a black center. The wings also display darker wavy bands and a pale submarginal line.
